Event Recaps Archive

Wheatstone Academy Conference Recap

Biola University hosted a conference for Wheatstone Academy on the week of July 6-11. The conference was attend by students ages 15 to 19, who are passionate about diving further into their faith.

1960s Alumni Reunion

Over 200 alumni celebrated their journey "From the 60s to Our 60s" at a 1960s Decade Reunion held on the Biola campus July 4-6.

2008 Centennial Commencement

Biola's 2008 centennial commencement, held on Friday May 23 and Saturday, May 24, featured the largest graduating class in Biola's history with nearly 1000 graduates total from the University.

Case For Christ

Nearly 1,500 people from all over southern California descended on the Chase Gymnasium on Tuesday, May 27 to see Lee Strobel, J.P. Moreland, Mike Erre, and Craig Hazen present the “Case for Christ.”

Closing Ceremony Centennial Chapel

Borrowing a page from the Olympic Games, Biola brought its centennial year to an end May 14 with a regal “closing ceremony” chapel that encapsulated the year’s many events.

Five Sacred Crossings Book Release

Hundreds of people from all over Southern California filled Sutherland Auditorium to celebrate the breakout new book by Craig Hazen, Five Sacred Crossings on Thurs., May 8.

Biola Media Conference

Over 450 people representing 21 states and two foreign countries attended the 2008 Biola Media Conference, held on Saturday, May 3 at the CBS Studios in Studio City, Calif.

Apologetic Debate Recap

The gym was packed with 2,500 people on Friday, April 25 to hear Dinesh D'Souza debate Peter Singer on the existence of God.

Intelligent Design: Science or Science Fiction Q-and-A Recap

Dozens gathered at Biola University on April 28 for a topic too taboo for many scientists: Intelligent Design.

President Emeritus Clyde Cook Memorial Services

More than 6,000 people celebrated the life of President Emeritus Clyde Cook with laughter and tears during two separate memorial services held the week after his passing.

29th Annual Biola Hispanic Conference

An enthusiastic audience of 600 pastors, lay-leaders, youth, and children, enjoyed worship, plenary messages, workshops and other special programs on April 12th.

Crowd listening to a speaker

Steps From Hope

Hundreds attended the downtown Los Angeles shoe drive and block party organized by Biola and the Union Rescue Mission.

Crowd listening to a speaker

Ruby Slippers Luncheon

The luncheon hosted 300 women and men celebrating Women’s History month and Biola women over the past 100 years.

Biola Birthday Bash

Hundreds packed Chase Gymnasium on Feb. 24 for a New Years Eve-style countdown to the University's 100th birthday, featuring a concert by Switchfoot.

Centennial Legacy Gala

Biola celebrated its centennial in style on Feb. 23 at Los Angeles' Millennium Biltmore Hotel, just a block from the original Bible Institute building.

Alumni Awards Chapel

Alumni Weekend was kicked off by the 2008 Awards chapel honoring three Biola alumni.

Biola Centennial History Colloquium

Biola University's School of Arts and Sciences hosted an all day event to celebrate Biola's rich history.

Women's Character Makeover Luncheon

January 11, 2008 – Biola University hosted a women’s luncheon featuring best-selling author, Katie Brazelton, and co-author, and Biola alumna, Shelley Leith.

Fall 2007 Commencement

December 14, 2007 – Biola University celebrated the accomplishments of over 350 graduates at the Fall 2007 Commencement Ceremonies.

Biola Honors California Teacher of the Year

Biola alum, Michael Long, was honored for his service to the field of education.

Apologetics Conference

The event united nearly 800 attendees to hear from 30 of the leading minds in Christian academia and informed of the latest apologetic challenges.

Biolafest 2007: A Homecoming Revival

On November 3rd Biola celebrated its Centennial with a day of free music and fun featuring a concert by MercyMe.

Presidential Inauguration

With pomp and pageantry, Biola University formally installed Barry H. Corey as the eighth president in its 100-year history Friday morning.

Annual Ladies' Fall Tea

October 4, 2007 – Over 240 women of all ages enjoyed the event, hosted by the wives of the Biola Board of Trustees.

Parent Weekend 2007

October 5, 2007 – Over 530 family members attended Parent Weekend 2007.

Heart Walk

September 30, 2007 – Biola partnered with AHA for the Heart Walk in LA.

Dodger Day

September 16, 2007 – Over 2,000 Biolans cheered as President Corey threw out the first pitch.

Red Line Runway Show

August 31, 2007 – Biola celebrated their 100th anniversary in style with the first runway show on Biola's campus.